
Preparation Methods
A Tale of Three
Preparation Methods
As with traditional tea, variations in flavor come from preparation methods: Fermenting, Oxidizing, Chopping, Drying, Roasting… There’s a whole lotta ways to make tea leaves taste great. And we’ve carefully selected three methods to share with you:
PEDERNALES GREEN

Clean and refreshing, our staple green yaupon celebrates the tranquility of the Pedernales river that flows over and around huge slabs of limestone, creating a safe space in which to relax and recharge. Enjoy it hot or cold brewed: You'll be refreshed and centered by the time its vibrant green hue turns earthy brown.
LOST MAPLES MEDIUM ROAST

Smooth and mild, our medium roast yaupon is inspired by Lost Maples, a forest unlike any other in Texas. In the fall, the bigtooth maples along the Sabinal river, left over from the last Ice Age, don a magnificent array of colors echoed by the caramel notes in every cup.
MARFA DARK ROAST

Elegant and sophisticated, our traditional dark roast yaupon pays homage to the iconic West-Texas town of Marfa, where art & creativity converge. Naturally sweet and smooth, it’s a perfect balance, hot or iced, and tastes like a black tea.
Brew Your Yaupon
We have a few favorite ways to brew yaupon to get you started toward your perfect cup:
HOT CUP OF YAUPON

- Use a teaspoon of loose leaf yaupon or one yaupon pouch for each 14 oz cup of yaupon.
- Pour hot water (just short of boiling) over the yaupon.
- For each steep, here are our suggested boiling times:
First steep: 4-6 minutes
Second steep: 5-8 minutes
Third steep: 7-10 minutes
Fourth steep: 9-12 minutes centered by the time its vibrant green hue turns earthy brown.
Second steep: 5-8 minutes
Third steep: 7-10 minutes
Fourth steep: 9-12 minutes centered by the time its vibrant green hue turns earthy brown.
Iced Yaupon

- Add three yaupon pouches or 1 tablespoon of loose leaf yaupon to a pitcher (If making a concentrated brew for serving immediately, use 6 yaupon pouches or 2 tablespoons of loose leaf yaupon).
- Add about 3/4 of a gallon of water and steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain out the leaves and remove the yaupon pouches before placing the pitcher in the fridge.
- Serve with lemon, mint, or orange.
Cold Brewed Yaupon

- Place three yaupon pouches or 1 tablespoon of loose leaf yaupon in a pitcher.
- Add water.
- Place the pitcher in the fridge overnight.
- Enjoy your chilled yaupon!